A blog dedicated to my efforts to (yet again) lose weight! There are so many reasons to hate being fat, here are my 101 reasons. Why 101? Well, I figured I have over 100 pounds to lose so there are definitely more than 100 reasons I hate being fat! What do you hate about being fat? Please sign my guestbook and tell me, I'd love to hear from you!

6.27.2007

Progress Pics

Pics UpdateI found a better before pic of myself. It was taken at Halloween, so you must forgive the costume - hehe. I was a hanged Salem witch, a very buxom Salem witch lol. Anyway, I think this is a much better pic that shows me at my highest weight - 352, and it also helps to show what a 50 pound loss looks like when compared to my new pic.

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OK, OK, you asked, you begged, and now I'll deliver. A lot of you have wanted to see progress pics of my journey. I've been hesitant to post any pictures of myself. I hate having my picture taken, ok who doesn't? And so far the only real life pic I've showed you is my profile pic - me at 3 years old. :)

Anyway, I thought today would be the day that I would share some pics with you. I really had to search for a before pic. Like I said I hate having my pic taken, so I really didn't find many fat fat pics of myself. But I searched high and low and finally found one.

So, why today? Why did I finally decide to show you pics? Well I had to mark today with something special. You see, today I got on the scale, and was amazed that I hit the 50 pounds lost mark! Can you believe it? This is the first time in my life when I've lost 50 pounds without following some crazy plan, or taking pills, or having surgery. I did it all on my own!! I still have a long way to go, but at least I've made some serious progress! It's taken me 10 months to lose 50 pounds. So it's been slow, but pretty steady.

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Personally, I don't see a huge difference in the pics, but my clothes size really shows the difference. I used to wear a very tight 28, now I'm comfortable in loose 22's. I don't have the best before pic, so maybe you can't see the difference either, but trust me, I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER now 50 pounds less! I guess with this post I just wanted to show you that if you work at it anyone can lose weight. You don't need some crazy diet or even surgery. Just be persistent, eat less, move more, and most of all keep a positive outlook. I'm on my way to my goal. It's a good start and I know I have a long road ahead me yet, but I won't let this get me down. In fact, it motivates me even more to know that I've accomplished what I have all on my own. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I see a healthy weight in my future. I know that I can do it! And if I can do it, so can you! Good luck and keep working hard!

i think you look awesome and you can TOTALLY see the difference between then and now (esp. in your face and legs)... and 50 pounds in 10 months is great! that's like 5 pounds a month and 1 pound a week - the perfect rate! keep up the great work! :o)

You look fantastic! There is DEFINITELY a difference, no doubt about it. Congratulations on your hard work and accomplishment. I hope you are proud of yourself, because you really should be! Thanks for the inspiration!

CONGRATULATIONS on hitting the 50 pounds lost mark! That's a great accomplishment and you should be very proud! And as all the others said - you look great! And I can definitely see a difference too. Keep up the good work!

Keep it up! I can see a differnce in your photos. I like you, have trouble seeing what others see as we live with ourselves everyday. But, I bet people you don't see everyday are noticing. I lost 80-pounds in 10-months, so I understand the slow and steady approach. Although my own journey really began with a terrible life threatning condition, I aimed my sights at good health, not just weight loss, but boy did all the benfits come along with it. I also approached my goals naturally, with no fad dieting (not I hadn't done much of that in my lifetime), no magical pills and no personal trainer! I have a blog (started about 5 weeks ago) to share my story and encourage others. I have included a link below. Keep pushing forward!

Hi, just stumbled across your blog and think I am hooked already. Have read some of the posts and will be back to trawl the archives. I'm also trying to loss weight and am charting my progress on my blog at www.veritysworld.blogspot.com. Good luck, we can do it! x

I had lost about 70 pounds and my best friend claimed, "I think you'll *really* be able to see a difference with the next 30." Wow. It stung a little, but the difference between 70 and 90 was actually pretty big, in my opinion. Of course, now I've put back on about 8 pounds, but that's a story for another time.

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Amazing! There is such a difference! You should be sooooo proud! I just stumbled on your blog and I plan to keep an eye on you if you don't mind! Please keep up the great work - and the great blog! Take care.

I don't know if this is PC, but you look HOTT. AS someone who has struggled with weight my whole life [and worked my butt off just to drop 50 pounds last year], I know what you've gone through. Congrats, you're in my "BlogCatalog" neighborhood, and I'm looking forward to catching up on entries old and new.

I can see a lot of difference in your two photos. Keep up with the good work. I have been doing the same. It isn't easy is it? This last week my kids were all with me because my husband was out of town. Just cooking all the things that they eat that I won't eat was hard.

But it is worth it every single step of the way. I just got in from biking for an hour with my son Charlie, who is 7 and has autism.

There is no doubt that he is a much happier kid now than he was two hours ago and a couple of months ago I could not even HOPE to be able to bike with him. It is so worth it!

I'm ANOTHER person who's been lurking a little while! But had to comment this time. You do look so great!

You and i are about the same size now, and i am going to keep checking your progress to help keep me on track! Just what i need!

You're blog really is great, i'm not suprised you've won an award. The best thing is the way you write in plain english. No doubt you're intelligent, as people reading the blog seem to be. But no one wants to struggle trying to read a blog. Normal life, told by normal people, in a normal way, is far more interesting. The blog is so accessible, unlike so many wanky one's all over the place!

I can see the difference between the two photos, two. In the most recent one, you look happy and positive and like you believe you can do almost anything. 50 pounds gone is fantastic - and so is your attitude in posting.

yeah, yeah, i'm several days late here...but whoa! you can definitely see a difference. you are looking H-O-T!!!

congratulations! what an amazing accomplishment....i plan to run through the streets nekkid when i hit 50lbs lost.....a deserted street...in the middle of the country......at 3am. but a streed nonetheless!!!!

you don't even know how inspiring this post was. I keep thinking I won't look any different when I hit around 265 (I'm about 315 now). You look great, thank you for this encouragement, it's really what I needed to see today.

Looking great! Congratulations! I can also see the difference. What a motivation! I've been reading (and loving) all your reasons for quite a while now, but this is the first post... so this is how impressed I am ;o) Thank you, and good luck!

HeyI dont know what number it was, but I really identified with your comments about THINKING all those fat thoughts...a MILLION times a day I probably think about my clothes/how they fit/were they looser tighter than yesterday/what size is my butt now, how come my thighs hang over the edge of the chair ...and yet STILL do everything else in my life.What would occupy that space, if I were not fat??

hi, i was just perusing the internet and found this, its amazing what you have done, i really want to be able to do the same sort of thing, im 16 i weigh in at about 17 stone and im a size 22 and rising, i really need to sort something out, and its nice to know that other poeple are in the same postition. so thanks :)

I just found your blog tonight. Congrats on your loss. :) It is definitely a big achievement, no pun intended.

I've lost about 60lbs over the last five years and kept it off(362-300) though I don't know tht I have been quite as steadfast as you have.

People can lose weight without surgery or crazy diets and I'd like to thank you for putting this blog up to let people know that it is possible. I see so many people hurt their bodies to be thin and it hurts me to watch.

You're doing amazing with your weight loss, Dahling!Keep up the fabulous efforts...I too am going through this same journey with you. It's a harsh road with lots of delightful benefits at the end. I'm lucky to have stumbled upon this website of yours...I now have higher hopes for myself & the will to reach my goal. I weigh over 200 lbs...so we totally share the same goal here. Give me a shout if you should need some extra cheering. My email is susang@wmdewey.comI could always use extra advice or cheer myself. Have a great day :)

heylo. Im laureni just thought i'd let you know that looking at your pictures, you've improved so much. Im 15 & a vegetarian. I've ben wanting to loose weight for so long, buit i can never stick to it. Have you any idea's how i can help myself? email me at x-xblood-shot-eyes-and-fluorescent-lightsx-x@hotmail.com. Thanks :)Keep up the great work. Im also very sorry top hear about vagelis. There will be many more oportunities for a perfect relationship :)xxxxx

You are doing great! I have over one-hundred pounds to lose which have gradually crept up on me in over 8 years. Gaining 50 since my Mom died in Sept. of 05. I have alot of pain and gain. Hopefully I will get motivated to start losing, moving and organizing my life. At 52 I need a extreme makeover home and health. I always complain I don't have money but always have money for candy. Wish me luck.........

You really are a wonderful and creative writer. You really should think about publishing this blog into a book...it really would be a humerous, emotional and an inspiration to those who read it. I know I would be the first ones to buy it!!! Think about it, huh?? Luvs, Nicky, from Austin, TX YEEHAW!!!

WOW! You can really tell how much weight you've lost! I really enjoy reading your posts, they make me laugh, they make me cry, they make me think, they make me want to give you a hug! So I'm sending virtual hugs your way....don't get discouraged! You are doing so well, keep it up!!

Hi! I just found your blog while I was looking for some place to express myself about being fat. Since little I have been fighting being fat and sometimes I have been very skinny however right now I'm at my worst. Anyhow... I just want to congratulate you !! It's amazing what you have done !!

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About Me

I'm a medical/ science/ nonfiction writer living it Texas. In my quest to get healthier, I've tried to refrain from my favorite activity of baking yummy goodies! I've shifted my life from one in front of the tv to one in front of the computer - I guess I've gone from couch potato to mouse potato!